Bowling glove



Dec. 25, 1945. E. D. wlLLARD 2,391,851

BOWLING GLOVE Filed Nov. 17, 1942 2 Sheets-Sheet l EZZery Wz'iZa'a".

Dec. 25, 1945.

E. D.l WILLARD BOWLING GLOVE '2 sheets-sheet 2 Filed NOV. 1'7, 1942 Wmwm m WJ M tively,

Patented Dec. 25, 1945 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE BOWLING GLOVE ElleryDonald Willard, Johnstown, N. Y. Application November 17, 1942, SerialNo. 465,867

1 Claim.

This invention relates to a hand covering, more particularly aprotective glove to be used for bowling, especially on full sizedbowling balls used on ten pin alleys.

The invention aims to provide a glove of a novel construction which willrender full protection to the second and third fingers and thumb whengripping a bowling ball. A further aim provides for the elimination ofall the covering over the back of the hand to permit a free grip andprovide a bare hand feel of the ball.

Another feature of the invention aims to eliminate the usual bulky seamsso that the ngers will t into the holes of the bowling ball.

A still further object of the invention resides in the provision of acloth back for the second and third ngers to permit such fingers toreadily release the ball and imparting freedom and ventilation.

Other aims and advantages of the invention will appear in thespecification, when considered in connection with the accompanyingdrawings,

wherein:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the inside or palm side of the glove ona hand;

Fig. 2 is a perspective View of the back side of the glove on a hand;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the gloved hand gripping a bowlingball;

Fig. 4 is a plan view of a palm and finger blank;

Fig. 5 is a plan view of a back nger blank; and

Fig. 6 is a plan view of a fourchette.

The glove is composed of a narrow palm portion 1, a thumb stall orsheath 8, a second finger stall or sheath 9, a third nger stall orsheath In and a wrist strap II. Fig. 4 shows a blank for the palmportion I and front portions I2 and I3 of the second and third fingersheaths, respeceach having a side portion I2a and I3a, respectively. Thecut out portion I4 is for the thumb 8 which is stitched to theperipheral edge of this opening by stitching I5, Figs. 1 and 2. Thedotted lines I6 on the finger portions I2 and I3, Fig. 4, indicate theapproximate fold lines for the nger sheaths.

The finger sheaths 9 and I0 are completed by sewing the fourchettes I1and I8 and the back portions I9 and 20 connected to each other by backsection 2|-, to the portions I2 and I3. The fourchette I'I is thusstitched to the back portion I9 and front portion I2 to form the thirdfinger sheath I0 and fourchette I8 is stitched to the back portion 20and front portion I3 to form the second nger sheath 9. Y

' tion of the hand permits The strap is sewed by lines of stitches 22 tothe bottom part of the palm portion I and this strap is provided with anadjustable buckle 23 provided with a snap fastener (not shown) or othersuitable securing device.

The various parts of the glove may be made oi any suitable materialssuch as leather, cloth chamois, etc., but preferably the thumb sheath 8Apalm portion I, parts I2 and I3', fourchettes Il and I8, and strap I Iare made of leather, whereas the blank I9, 20 and 2| comprising parts ofthe nger sheaths and the back section, is made o1 cloth or fabric.

To impart a pleasing and nished appearance to the glove, the edges 24are turned over anc' stitched.

Fig. 3 illustrates how the gloved hand 25 grip: a bowling ball 26 inthat the sheathed thumb anc' second and third fingers project into thehole: 2'I in the ball 26. The bare index nger 28 anc the bare fourth orlittle finger 29 rest on the ball Most bowlers use the two fingers andthe thuml for the holes in the ball, but it is also possibl to use theglove with but one finger 9 or I0 i1 its hole 21 and the thumb in itshole with perfec comfort and protection as well as control of th ball.

A glove constructed according to this inventioi presents many advantageswhich are obviousl: evident from the foregoing description and th`drawings. The main advantage of the glove i that it affords completeprotection to the secon1 and third fingers and the thumb when grippinand releasing a bowling ball. The bare back por a free grip, that is, thglove will allow the hand to tend to fold or grir thus giving a barehand feel of the ball. The tw nger sheaths 9 and I0 are so made that theusue bulky seams are eliminated, thereby permittin the iingers toproperly fit into the holes of th bowling ball. Also, the cloth backs ofthe nge sheaths will permit the lingers to release the ba easily withperfect freedom and ventilation.

The one-piece construction of the palm and iin ger portions extendingfrom the wrist to the tir of the fingers and forming two sides of thefinge] with the fourchettes, eliminates seams and wit 'the bound orturned edges,.provides a perfect] reinforced and accurately tting glove.Tt leather of the glove in contact with the bowlin ball provides a suregrip and will prevent the ba from slipping out of the hand. Also, theleathe in contact with the ball aiords a better control 1 the ball.

The glove gives a better and uniform grip at a times, prevents slipping,and gives the bowler better control of the ball. The easy grip with theglove does not tire the ngers and thumb. Also, the glove absorbsperspiration and it is very sanitary since it is not necessary to chalkthe ngers or wipe the hands on public towels.

Obviously, the present invention is not restricted to the particularembodiment thereof herein shown and described.

What is claimed is:

A glove particularly for use with bowling balls, comprising a palmsection having an opening for the thumb of the wearer; a thumb sheathseamed to the palm section around said opening; a front and side portionfor the second ringer of the wearer a front and side portion for thethird 1inger of the wearer, said front and side portions being integralwith each other and the front portions being integral with the palmsection; a fourchette seamed to each front section; back finger sectionsfor both front portions connected together by an integral back strip atthe base of the lingers, each nger section being seamed to its fron-tsection and fourchette to form complete secondA and thirdtnger sheaths;rand means secured to the wrist end of the palm'section' t'o'secure theELLERY DONALD WILLARD.

